Domestic Violence Interventions Specialist

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support service in East London seeks a compassionate Domestic Abuse Intervention Specialist to provide risk assessment, advocacy, and emotional support to victims and their families. This role involves engaging with children and perpetrators, working with multiple agencies, and requires a strong understanding of the impact of domestic abuse. The successful candidate will enjoy comprehensive training and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse or individuals with complex needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk assessment and emotional support to victims/survivors.
• Engage with children affected by domestic abuse and support access to services.
• Work closely with partner agencies for coordinated support.

Skills

Experience working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse

Understanding of domestic abuse impact

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Time-management skills

Education

IDVA qualification (desirable)

NVQ Level 2 or above or equivalent experience

Job description

Domestic Abuse Intervention Specialist

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Contract: 1 Year FTC

Salary: 40.1k per annum

Location: East London - Office Working

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Domestic Abuse Intervention Specialist to join a proactive service supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. This is a survivor-led, child-centred and perpetrator-aware role, focused on improving safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes. You will carry out screening, risk assessment and safety planning, alongside providing ongoing emotional and practical support to victims and survivors. You will also work with children and young people impacted by domestic abuse, ensuring their needs are identified and met through appropriate emotional and therapeutic support. A key element of the role involves engaging with perpetrators using motivational approaches to encourage accountability and behaviour change through specialist intervention programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Service User Support & Casework

• Provide risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support to victims/survivors
• Engage with children and young people affected by domestic abuse and support access to therapeutic services
• Undertake interviews with both survivors and perpetrators to inform holistic risk and needs assessments
• Work proactively with complex cases, including community and home visits where required
• Advocate for survivors within professional settings such as multi-agency panels and court

Multi-Agency Working

• Work closely with partner agencies including social care, police, health and specialist services
• Share information appropriately to jointly assess and manage risk
• Signpost and coordinate support across local services to meet individual and family needs

Safeguarding & Professional Practice

• Identify and respond to child protection and adult safeguarding concerns in line with procedures
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential case records using electronic systems
• Contribute to service development through feedback, evaluation and best practice
• Deliver training and guidance to professionals on domestic abuse and gender-based violence

Service Development & Promotion

• Support continuous service improvement and accessibility
• Promote the service through networking, events and partnership working
• Engage in ongoing professional development, training and clinical supervision

The role requires flexibility, including occasional work outside standard office hours to meet service need.

About You

• Significant experience working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse or individuals with complex needs
• Strong understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on adults and children
• Experience of multi-agency working and professional advocacy
• Confidence managing risk, difficult situations and emotionally challenging work
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills

Qualifications

• IDVA qualification is desirable
• Applications welcome from candidates with relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or above), demonstrable equivalent experience, or willingness to complete a relevant qualification within the first year

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Regular clinical supervision and practice support
• A supportive, values-driven team environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors and families

Commitment to Safeguarding & Equality

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks including DBS. We actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.